That makes the cross not a sign of death, but a sign of the end of death.

A sign of hope, a sign of possibility – for every human being.

That’s why Christians wear crosses.

The Jesus Army wear and give away bright red crosses (see picture). Jesus Army member, Chris, 38, says “We give away hundreds of crosses. People like them. They glow in UV light, which makes them popular with clubbers! But all sorts of people like them and use them to help them to think about God or to pray.

“They’re designed to stand out” he adds. “The cross of Jesus means we can be forgiven, and can have a new start. Even death’s been clobbered.